CDL Skills Test: What you will be tested on

WHAT WILL YOU BE TESTED ON?The CDL Skills Test consists of 3 parts.

Students are required to inspect the Engine Compartment, OR, the Side of the Truck, OR, the Trailer.

Start at the back of the truck.

Truck, then Trailer.OR, Truck front, truck left side, truck rear. Trailer front, trailer left side, trailer rear. Trailer right side, truck right side.

Missing ANY part of theBrake Check is anautomatic fail.

Remember: there is always an axle to inspect. Inspect the axle last.

Pre-TripEngine CompartmentSide of TruckTrailer

Connections

External Light Check

In-Cab Inspection& Brake Check

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2All students MUST Mirror checks

Intersection checksRR crossing checksCurbsRoadside stopsTurn signals

Miss a gear? Don’t panic.Rev the engine and try again. Use your hard walls and soft wall to find your gear.

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Maneuvers 3 Road TestStraight Back and Offset Park

All students MUST also eitherParallel Park or Alley Dock